Engineering/Architecture Principal Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$88,056 - $115,897•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) Program by overseeing its consistency, ensuring the database is maintained and relevant, and providing necessary reporting. It also oversees the Facilities Audit program and communicates program priorities. The position supports the Controlled Maintenance (CM) Planning Program by utilizing FCA outcomes to meet state requirements, coordinating staff and resources, preparing annual submittals, and providing recommendations. It also supports the Deferred Maintenance (DM) Planning Program by aligning funding with project needs, maintaining a database of departmental needs, and providing recommendations for project prioritization. The role provides project and construction support, serving as an Operations Project Representative (OPR) to ensure projects do not adversely impact existing building systems and to promote sustainable and maintainable buildings. Additionally, it supports the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Control System by providing engineering analysis for the digital control system, coordinating BAS support, and assisting with status reports and trend analysis. The position also supports the Building Automation System (BAS) Program by providing engineering analysis, addressing program concerns, preparing reports, maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors, and participating in the CMMS for the BAS Program. Finally, it supports Building Maintenance & Operations (BMO) by coordinating with zone operations, skilled trade shops, and the outage program, participating in the PM and work order processes, and providing emergency response support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical, Engineering, facilities management, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
3-5 years of professional industry experience in the Building Automation System (BAS) field.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel spreadsheets.
Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Familiarity with chillers, mechanical systems, boilers, steam systems and electrical systems
Ability to administer, effectively plan, organize and direct a wide variety of energy tracking program responsibilities.
Knowledge of principles and practices of facilities management
Knowledge of building systems, utilities, maintenance operations
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

An advanced/post-graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field of study relevant and/or directly related to the industry and work assignment.
Experience in facilities engineering related to Building Automation System and digital controls design, installation, and operation.
Experience working with the methods and practices related to HVAC/R (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning/refrigeration) design, construction, and operation of building systems.
Experience working with a Building Automation System networked in a distributed manner in a multi-building campus setting, preferably an academic health and research campus.
Certification as a Certified Energy Manager, or the ability to attain this certification within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Oversee Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) program consistency and database maintenance.
Participate in data collection and provide expertise for effective database utilization.
Provide necessary reporting to demonstrate database usefulness.
Oversee Facilities Audit program utilizing other department staff and resources.
Communicate with department staff to highlight program priorities.
Review the integrity of databases and reports annually.
Utilize FCA program outcomes to oversee Controlled Maintenance (CM) program objectives and ensure understanding of State requirements.
Coordinate and organize department staff and resources to meet CM program objectives.
Prepare the annual Controlled Maintenance submittal to meet State objectives and deadlines.
Provide communication and recommendations to other department staff for CM submittal execution.
Coordinate long term project objectives using building-optimization master plans and FCA database.
Participate in CM projects during design, construction, and warranty phases.
Align Deferred Maintenance (DM) funding with project needs not eligible for CM funding.
Maintain a database of departmental needs and proposed funding amounts for the DM program.
Provide communication and recommendations to other department staff for DM submittal execution.
Provide recommendations for project prioritization to management based on FCA program outcomes.
Communicate project scope and details to Capitol Projects Teams.
Support the project development process to ensure proposed projects are adequately reviewed.
Serve as Operations Project Representative (OPR) for assigned projects.
Actively participate in the project review process and assist in developing guidelines and construction standards.
Participate in the coordinated and cooperative handling of construction activities for sustainable and maintainable buildings.
Provide engineering analysis in operation of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) digital control system.
Coordinate and direct all necessary BAS support & service for the CUP enterprise.
Address utility plant concerns and support BAS and digital control needs at the CUP.
Assist in the preparation of necessary status reports and prepare trend analysis and system troubleshooting reports for the CUP.
Provide engineering support associated with CUP operations.
Provide engineering analysis in operation of the multi-campus BAS digital control system.
Address BAS program concerns.
Assist in the preparation of necessary status reports and prepare trend analysis and system troubleshooting reports for the BAS program.
Maintain effective working relationships with local contractors and vendors concerning BAS design and practice.
Maintain effective working relationships with Facilities Projects to coordinate construction and renovation projects impacting the BAS program.
Participate in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (AssetWorks) for the BAS Program.
Support campus BMO (Building Maintenance & Operations) zone operations and skilled trade shops.
Coordinate with the outage program for the various campuses.
Participate in the PM (preventative maintenance) process, the work order process, time and materials reporting, and review of associated reports.
Meet staff objectives for utilizing the AssetWorks CMMS program.
Provide emergency response support for UC Denver multi-campus facilities, BMO interests, and CUP operation.
Perform related duties as assigned by Facilities Management.
Maintain a constructive and civil working relationship with campus administrative managers and university academic & research staff.